Changes to IR35 legislation, extending to the private sector will take place with effect from April 2020. Understanding the complex IR35 legislation may have punitive consequences if HMRC do not agree with your status assessments.

Registration fee: £450 plus VAT per delegate

Organisations must prepare flexible workforce staff and get to grips with tests in order to remain compliant, either inside or outside IR35 rules. You may be putting your organisation at risk if you do not clarify your status and avoid last-minute panic.

This comprehensive workshop provides an interactive and hands on day for grappling with IR35. It is a key follow-on for delegates who attended one of BFI’s sell-out IR35 conferences, but also for ‘new’ attendees looking for a practical approach to tackling this complex challenge. It offers the tools to help you draw up a compliant and workable game plan for your staffing which will avoid fines and ensure your talent pools remain at optimum levels.

Learn how to review, plan and implement new policy whilst also learning the best ways to classify and communicate with affected staff, ensuring they are aware of their options and obligations as well as offering a range of workable contract options.

Why should you attend?

Avoid costly legal challenges to status assessments

Avoid debilitating staff loss by planning early—98% of contractors will avoid working on contracts that place them inside IR35

Learn how to consult with and advise current staff to understand and implement the best employment model for your organisation

Get equipped with the tools to avoid a drop in your organisation’s talent pool—51% of public sector organisations have lost skilled contractors post IR35 April 2017

Which functions will benefit from attending

HR, Recruitment and Resourcing, Temporary & Agency Resourcing, Legal, Training, Compliance and Audit, Administration, Strategy, Policy, Operations, Finance, Line Managers and all Directors and staff with responsibilities within this area

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Schedule

09:00

COFFEE AND REGISTRATION

09:30

WELCOME, TERMS OF REFERENCE, LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

Julia Kermode

Julia Kermode

Chief Executive
, Freelancer & Contractor Services Association

As the leading independent membership body for professional employment services (umbrella, accountancy, CIS) FCSA is committed to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Through their accreditation they encourage self-regulation in their sector, and support contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Accredited Members are independently tested for compliance with our 50+ page code of standards, and they must pass our annual testing in order to retain accredited status.
Set up in 2008, FCSA are industry leaders with credibility and a proven track record. Their purpose is to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK economy, through:
* Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors
* Promoting compliance in order to protect professional contractors
* Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers
*Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisation

09:45

UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL CHANGES AND RAMIFICATIONS FOR YOUR CONTRACT AND FREELANCE WORKERS

Julia Kermode

Julia Kermode

Chief Executive
, Freelancer & Contractor Services Association

As the leading independent membership body for professional employment services (umbrella, accountancy, CIS) FCSA is committed to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Through their accreditation they encourage self-regulation in their sector, and support contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Accredited Members are independently tested for compliance with our 50+ page code of standards, and they must pass our annual testing in order to retain accredited status.
Set up in 2008, FCSA are industry leaders with credibility and a proven track record. Their purpose is to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK economy, through:
* Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors
* Promoting compliance in order to protect professional contractors
* Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers
*Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisation

Current proposals and new rules: what will the law actually say?

Understanding who will be affected, when and how

Contracted staff through PSCs

Contingent staff

Supply chain

Which organisations must comply?

Tax liabilities and complications

Understanding exemptions

Defining ‘reasonable care’

What penalties will you face for non-compliance?

Implications to your staff for:

Social security benefits

Employment law protection rights

Paid holidays

Working week limits

Lessons learned from the public sector: BBC, NHS, TFL

11:00

Morning coffee and networking

11:30

DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A WORKABLE GAME PLAN

Julia Kermode

Julia Kermode

Chief Executive
, Freelancer & Contractor Services Association

As the leading independent membership body for professional employment services (umbrella, accountancy, CIS) FCSA is committed to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Through their accreditation they encourage self-regulation in their sector, and support contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Accredited Members are independently tested for compliance with our 50+ page code of standards, and they must pass our annual testing in order to retain accredited status.
Set up in 2008, FCSA are industry leaders with credibility and a proven track record. Their purpose is to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK economy, through:
* Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors
* Promoting compliance in order to protect professional contractors
* Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers
*Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisation

Lunch and networking

CONSULTING AND ADVISING YOUR CURRENT CONTINGENT STAFF

Julia Kermode

Julia Kermode

Chief Executive
, Freelancer & Contractor Services Association

As the leading independent membership body for professional employment services (umbrella, accountancy, CIS) FCSA is committed to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Through their accreditation they encourage self-regulation in their sector, and support contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Accredited Members are independently tested for compliance with our 50+ page code of standards, and they must pass our annual testing in order to retain accredited status.
Set up in 2008, FCSA are industry leaders with credibility and a proven track record. Their purpose is to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK economy, through:
* Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors
* Promoting compliance in order to protect professional contractors
* Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers
*Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisation

Checklists and timelines: making everything simple for everyone!

Assessing your IR35 workers on a case-by-case basis

Vital skills and expertise: what can you not afford to lose?

Working out your staff position: inside or outside? Principles to apply:

Control

Substitution

Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

Reviewing, renegotiating and changing current contracts and communicating options:

Rates increase, lower fees, assignment termination

Engaging contractors directly as PAYE workers

Contracting options:

Direct engagement

Umbrella companies

“margin only” contracts

Full outsources service

Project-based

Substitutions

15:30

Afternoon tea and networking

15:45

TALENT PROCUREMENT POST APRIL 2020: KEY MOVES TO ENSURE YOU ARE AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION

Julia Kermode

Julia Kermode

Chief Executive
, Freelancer & Contractor Services Association

As the leading independent membership body for professional employment services (umbrella, accountancy, CIS) FCSA is committed to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Through their accreditation they encourage self-regulation in their sector, and support contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Accredited Members are independently tested for compliance with our 50+ page code of standards, and they must pass our annual testing in order to retain accredited status.
Set up in 2008, FCSA are industry leaders with credibility and a proven track record. Their purpose is to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK economy, through:
* Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors
* Promoting compliance in order to protect professional contractors
* Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers
*Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisation

Implementing a timely review and making sure you understand the necessary changes you’ll need to make

Correctly advertising contract rates: example calculations

What are the best ways to access and compete for the necessary skills?